Haute Top 5: Best Pizza in Atlanta in 2017

Celebs and just about everyone in town gathers at this Westside pizza joint for the fresh Neapolitan pizza, made from open-brick ovens and communal seating.

Double Zero, the modern-Italian dining destination is serving up classic pizzas such as the M.P.A. with San Marzano tomato, basil, fior di latte, prosciutto and arugula and a delicious variety of unique pies These include the funghi pizza with mushroom cream, shiitake, shimeji, fior di latte and chicory and the carni pizza with pork sausage, calabrese salumi, San Marzano tomato and fior di latte.

Buckhead’s newest hotspot, Taverna is serving up authentic Italian cuisine which includes a variety of mouthwatering pizza. Guests can enjoy the perfect summer time pizza the California pizza topped with chicken, mozzarella, avocado, feta, tomatoes and cilantro or the burrata pizza with roasted pomodorini, imported burrata, basil, e.v.o.o. and sea salt.

Helmed by maestro pizzaiolo Luca Varuni, Varuni Napoli is an authentic Neapolitan pizzeria that values the art of traditional Italian pizza making. With locations in Morningside and, most recently, Krog Street Market, Varuni Napoli makes it easy to grab a delicious, fresh-baked pizza on both ends of the Beltline. Both locations boast large, open kitchens, allowing guests to become a part of the pizza-making experience and enjoy the world-renowned Italian hospitality of chef Luca and his team. Imported Italian ingredients are at the core of each bite of perfectly prepared pizza, especially in the classic Margherita – chef Luca’s favorite pie. Other menu standouts include a variety of red and white artisan pizzas, like the “Bastardo” with fresh buffalo mozzarella, mixed pepperoni, nduja, Pecorino Romano and basil, and the “Oro Bianco” with fresh buffalo mozzarella, buffalo ricotta, Taleggio cheese, pancetta, Pecorino Romano, basil and black truffle oil.

Known for its thin crust Neapolitan-style pizza, this Buckhead spot continues to receive accolades year after year. Owner Jeff Varasano spent years studying the science of the perfect dough for years before opening shop in 2009. Must try Nana's pizza (The House Special) which is made with Mozzarella & San Marzano Tomato Sauce with a Secret Blend of Herbs. Using all natural ingredients, this is one of the few pizzerias in the US that make dough the old fashioned way, using only natural sourdough yeasts, fermented for several days